Each October, high school students across the country take the PSAT to practice for the SAT. What many students and parents don't realize is that the PSAT can qualify students for National Merit Scholarships- which provide anywhere from a few thousand dollars to full tuition at the college of their choice.
Have you taken the ACT yet? Maybe you have a few questions about how to get your best score, or what to do with your score once you’ve gotten it. We went to Len Silverman at Huntington Learning Center for answers!
When is the right time to take the ACT for the first time (freshman, sophomore, or junior year)? Most students take the ACT for the first time during their junior year. Students should give themselves enough time to take the test more than once before college application due dates. If you don’t get the score you want the first time, you need to have enough time to take the test again before applications are due. Is it better to have my scores sent directly to my chosen schools, or should I wait to see the results and then send them myself? When registering for the ACT you may select four schools to receive your scores, free of charge. Unless it is a highly selective school, it is easier and cheaper to send your score before results are posted. After taking the test, it costs $12 per school to send your results. I’ve taken the ACT a couple of times now and I’m still not happy with my score. I’d like to retake it at least one more time. Do colleges view multiple attempts negatively? A general rule of thumb is to limit retakes of the ACT to no more than 5. ACT allows score choice, meaning students control what score they send and where they send it. Students list the schools they would like to receive the scores at each sitting of the ACT. If I take the test multiple times and my scores improve, will my lower scores count against me? Schools consider just your best score—unless they superscore (averaging out your best section scores from different test dates), which is to your benefit. Is it common practice for schools to accept superscoring? Every school has a different admissions policy. Students need to do their research ahead of time to know which schools superscore for admissions and scholarships. I'm trying to increase my overall score—should I focus on my best subject or my weakest? Both! Never neglect one part of the test. Continuing to strengthen stronger subjects can help to boost scores and “carry” the weaker subjects, but weaker subjects are areas that should be strengthened so that they don’t hold your score back. Don’t overlook any part of the test when prepping. What is a reasonable amount of time I should plan to spend prepping for the ACT? It’s never too soon to start! We prep our students by building and strengthening the academic skills that they need to improve test scores. As students improve their test scores, which will help to get them into college, they are also building the academic skills that help them stay in college and be successful. Students need to understand that they should not wait until the last minute. The ACT is like no test you have ever taken before, and it is not a test you can “cram” for. I have a learning disability. Is it possible to get special accommodations? If so, how? ACT offers many accommodations (see the FAQ section on the ACT website for details). Be aware, though, that accommodations are not guaranteed and may take a while to attain, so plan for plenty of time in your timeline to investigate and begin the process. For more information contact 334.277.9200 or visitwww.huntingtonhelps.com. The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.
Your scores are NOT released to the military unless YOU request. ASVAB also gives you a lot of information about possible careers related to your abilities on the subtests. CLASS OF 2019, DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO EARN A WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN SCHOLARSHIP?Eligibility begins with maintaining a GPA of 3.0 (B average) or better. Applicants also need to be proven leaders and role models within their school and community. And applicants must perform in at least one of the 47 school sponsored sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Click on the image at the top to learn more about this scholarship opportunity. If you need a change to your schedule, please see me the first week of school. After August 17th, all schedule changes will need the approval of Mr. Baggett or Ms. Stites. The new school year is off and running! I am excited to see so many smiling faces with ambition and dreams of a successful school year.
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